Padres Claim RHP Neshek Off Waivers From Twins
The San Diego Padres claimed right-hander Pat Neshek off waivers from the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.
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The San Diego Padres claimed right-hander Pat Neshek off waivers from the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.
Fans lined up online and at Target Field to buy single-game Twins tickets Saturday, but for those purchasing tickets online, the experience was confusing and frustrating.
Joe Mauer made his first start this spring at catcher, and had a hit and scored two runs in the Minnesota Twins' 9-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday.
Brian Matusz and Francisco Liriano apparently don't need much more work on their strikeout pitches. Matusz fanned eight in 4 2-3 innings for Baltimore, and Liriano struck out seven in five innings to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Orioles 3-2 Friday night.
I need your assistance. Tomorrow is the one day that I can not JUST be a Twins fan. That's kinda hard for me.
Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland is hesitant to predict Miguel Cabrera's statistics for the upcoming season.
Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew says he's "feeling great" after being treated for esophageal cancer that was diagnosed in December.
Joe Mauer swung at the second pitch he saw this spring training and ended up with his first hit, and the Minnesota Twins beat Mike Pelfrey and the New York Mets 4-3 Wednesday.
Last week I set out to do a little Spring Training shopping.
Kevin Slowey kept pace in his bid for the final spot in Minnesota's rotation, throwing four shutout innings for the Twins in a 9-0 victory Monday over the Florida Marlins.
The Minnesota Twins have reduced their spring training roster by 14 players, optioning seven players to minor-league teams and reassigning seven others to minor-league camp -- including right-handed pitcher Kyle Gibson.
Yankees closer Mariano Rivera struck out all three batters he faced during his first spring training appearance, New York's 9-2 loss to a Minnesota Twins spilt-squad on Sunday.
Joe Nathan had his first poor outing as he recovers from elbow surgery, giving up six runs while getting one out in the Minnesota Twins split squad's 6-3 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.
My season tickets arrived this weekend. I did a happy dance when I opened the box.
Carl Pavano pitched four more scoreless innings, running his spring streak to 13 in the Cardinals' 3-2 victory over Minnesota Saturday.
Mahtomedi baseball has played in the state championship game six times over the last ten years, and won three of them. This season, trying to go back-to-back.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to unveil redesigned uniforms at a fan event early next month.
White Sox RHP David Sandlin is slated to make his big league debut against Twins LHP Connor Prielipp in the third game of the four-game series.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested Tuesday in Wisconsin on domestic violence charges, officials said.
The squad was announced during an event in New York City on Tuesday after U.S. Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino spent months evaluating players to finalize the roster.
The man known as Billy Sushi is hosting four youth hockey players and two coaches 6,000 miles from home.
Jennifer Huber, a PGA Teaching Pro, spends her days on the greens of Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota, helping people of all ages fall in love with the game.
Munetaka Murakami homered, Anthony Kay pitched six sparkling innings and the Chicago White Sox stopped Minnesota's four-game win streak with a 3-1 victory over the Twins.
A Twin Cities sports bar appeared on the national stage last week for all the right reasons.
Gerald Patrick Heaney, 65, is facing two counts of fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Mahtomedi baseball has played in the state championship game six times over the last ten years, and won three of them. This season, trying to go back-to-back.
Meteorological summer kicks off June 1 and lasts through August. So, is the heat here to stay in Minnesota?
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
Through his attorney, O'Hara cited crime reductions and department rebuilding during his tenure but did not address the investigation that led to his resignation.
Meteorological summer kicks off June 1 and lasts through August. So, is the heat here to stay in Minnesota?
The entire incident lasted less than 10 minutes, but left Prairie Hill Montessori school with a shattered door and quite the story to tell.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says its new "modern and secure" licensing system will launch next month, with fishing and hunting licenses first up.
Authorities north of the Twin Cities are asking the public for help solving a suspected arson that left a family of seven without a home.
A couple faces nine counts each of felony drug charges after their young daughter was caught handing out THC gummies to middle school students in Moorhead, Minnesota.
A Minnesota man was arrested in Wisconsin Saturday afternoon for allegedly driving under the influence with four children inside his car, officials say.
A driver went airborne during a high-speed police chase in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, after fleeing a traffic stop.
Fifty beagles rescued from animal testing in Wisconsin are set to arrive in Minnesota Thursday.
A 100-mile stretch of Mississippi River towns is hosting its annual 100 Mile Garage Sale this weekend, drawing shoppers and sellers from across the region and beyond.
Minnesota animal rescues are stepping up to take in dogs from a Wisconsin research facility accused of animal abuse.
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
A 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge after prosecutors say he hit and killed a person on a highway, then fled.
Quincy Street isn't just at the center of Art-A-Whirl, it's at the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The road itself, however, is falling apart. And the only thing bumpier than the exposed brick is the reaction to the city's plans to fix it.
Somali and Muslim leaders in Minnesota played a threatening voicemail at a public gathering Friday, saying businesses in their community are being targeted with messages warning of death.
The Black homeownership rate in the Twin Cities dropped to 29% in 2024, and the region had the largest gap between Black and White homeownership rates of any comparable metro in the country.
The U.S. military carried out another round of strikes on Iran, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday, another challenge to a shaky ceasefire between the two countries.
Grooming is now a felony in Minnesota. Legislation was introduced after a WCCO Investigative series. Senior Investigative Reporter Jennifer Mayerle has the details on the bill.
Katie Blackwell, the assistant chief of operations for Minneapolis police will serve as acting chief of the department after Brian O'Hara resigned Tuesday evening.
Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday signed a bill into law that makes grooming a felony in Minnesota, legislation introduced after a WCCO investigative series.
Through his attorney, O'Hara cited crime reductions and department rebuilding during his tenure but did not address the investigation that led to his resignation.
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says its new "modern and secure" licensing system will launch next month, with fishing and hunting licenses first up.
As Minnesotans get ready for Memorial Day weekend and travel, they're also keeping an eye on gas prices.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
The federal commodities regulator filed suit against Minnesota to stop a new state law, signed by Gov. Tim Walz, that would criminalize operating or participating in prediction markets starting Aug. 1.
Gerald Patrick Heaney, 65, is facing two counts of fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday signed a bill into law that makes grooming a felony in Minnesota, legislation introduced after a WCCO investigative series.
Through his attorney, O'Hara cited crime reductions and department rebuilding during his tenure but did not address the investigation that led to his resignation.
Council members say Mayor Jacob Frey kept them in the dark about investigations into Chief Brian O'Hara's alleged misconduct, even while renominating him for another term.
One of 15 people charged in connection with alleged Medicaid fraud schemes in Minnesota that officials say pilfered more than $90 million in taxpayer money has been ruled a flight risk.
It's safe to say the Land of 10,000 Lakes offers some of the best summer weather in the country, but oppressive heat and smoke — particularly in recent years — can have negative impacts.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz went to Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis Wednesday to talk about how the state is going to help the hospital financially.
Minnesota has legalized marijuana. Could magic mushrooms be next?
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
It comes after insurers stopped paying for their kids' daily care, which they argue was covered as part of a 15-year-old state law. As the end of the Minnesota session nears, lawmakers have four days to make a change.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
WWE superstar Tiffany Stratton grew up in Prior Lake, Minnesota, and focused on another sport before becoming a champion in the ring.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
Mahtomedi baseball has played in the state championship game six times over the last ten years, and won three of them. This season, trying to go back-to-back.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to unveil redesigned uniforms at a fan event early next month.
White Sox RHP David Sandlin is slated to make his big league debut against Twins LHP Connor Prielipp in the third game of the four-game series.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested Tuesday in Wisconsin on domestic violence charges, officials said.
The squad was announced during an event in New York City on Tuesday after U.S. Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino spent months evaluating players to finalize the roster.
Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is the only open district in the state. Incumbent Democrat Angie Craig is leaving the seat to run for the U.S. Senate.
Minnesota's Second Congressional district is a combination of suburbs like Lakeville, as well as smaller cities and farming areas in Scott and Le Sueur Counties — and Republicans say this year is their turn to win it back.
Amy Klobuchar is putting her gubernatorial campaign into high gear. She faces no significant opposition in the race for the DFL endorsement and her existing record of statewide wins is formidable.
The legislation establishes a list of requirements aimed at improving transparency and reducing conflicts within HOAs. Minnesota estimates that 25% of its residents live in an HOA, and 82% of new homes are built within one.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
For nearly 50 years, Farmamerica has been sowing agricultural knowledge near Waseca, Minnesota.
The carillon has 56 bells, and the Mayo Clinic said that makes it one of the largest instruments in the world and the largest instrument in Minnesota.
When you think of masterful, memorable works of art, grain elevators don't typically come to mind. But in towns across the country, including in Minnesota, they're becoming an unlikely canvas for creativity.
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
We can't control the prices are the grocery store, but what we can control is how to stretch that hard earned dollar, especially when shopping for fruits and vegetables. So what's the best way to keep fruits and vegetables fresh?
If Minnesota lawmakers won't vote on a bill, why can't the people? That's what Carol from Stillwater wants to know after the gun reform bill never made it to the House floor. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains how statewide ballot measures are created.
Dozens of recreational marijuana dispensaries can now be found across Minnesota. Many of them opened last year, but it's still relatively new. And if you've visited dispensaries in other states, the rules can be different.
President Trump's idea to save drivers a few dollars at the pump could cost them in the long run.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
Meteorological summer kicks off June 1 and lasts through August. So, is the heat here to stay in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be less humid over the next several days but it will stay hot.
It feels like it already, but meteorological summer kicks off next Monday. So we want to know, is the heat here to stay? NEXT Weather Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso breaks down the outlook.
It’ll be a very warm evening with possible isolated afternoon and evening thunderstorms, mainly across southern Minnesota, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
Mahtomedi baseball is, again, a top title contender as their section playoffs start Thursday. They feature the number one ranked pitcher in Minnesota. Ren Clayton paid a visit.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be less humid over the next several days but it will stay hot.
It feels like it already, but meteorological summer kicks off next Monday. So we want to know, is the heat here to stay? NEXT Weather Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso breaks down the outlook.
Grooming is now a felony in Minnesota. Legislation was introduced after a WCCO Investigative series. Senior Investigative Reporter Jennifer Mayerle has the details on the bill.
Members of city council say they did not know about the investigations into former Minneapolis Police Chief Bryan O'Hara's conduct. The investigation came up empty, no finding of him having a sexual relationship with city employees. But their main focus is on transparency and accountability.
